As of June 2026, Childcare Workers has an AI-exposure score of 40/100 (Moderate exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Childcare Workers

40/100
Moderate exposure
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More exposed than 9% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$34,980. About 160,200 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

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Role snapshot

What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 exact occupation

Attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and childcare institutions. Perform a variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play.

Common titles
Child Care WorkerChildcare ProviderInfant TeacherToddler TeacherCaregiverChild Caregiver
Typical preparation
Some Preparation Needed: These occupations usually require a high school diploma. Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
Skills and knowledge
MonitoringService OrientationSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationCritical ThinkingSpeaking
Tools and technology
Microsoft Office softwareMicrosoft WordEducational softwareGoogle ClassroomNearpodScheduling software
Work context
Frequent contact with othersFace-to-face discussionsIndoor controlled settingDecision latitudeExternal customers

Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Childcare Workers, SOC 39-9011.00. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Childcare Workers tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable

No automatable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as durable (75%).

Augmentable
  • Keep records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered.
  • Observe and monitor children's play activities.
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Durable
  • Assist in preparing food and serving meals and refreshments to children.
  • Organize and participate in recreational activities and outings, such as games and field trips.
13 more durable tasks locked in the report.

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Childcare Workers — median pay by US state (BLS OEWS, USD)

California: US$40,020New York: US$37,590Texas: US$28,570

Median annual wage, in USD. US national: US$34,980. More states are being added.

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